1
as in surrendered
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer
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as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings
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Recent Examples of relinquished
The couple, who relinquished their medical licenses shortly after their daughter's death, have disputed Scott's claims and maintained their love for their daughter and granddaughter.
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Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Two years later, Unwell relinquished the rights to the show, and the departure seemed not to be amicable.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets never relinquished that lead.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
The Fleet allowed a third-worst 76 goals last season and have only relinquished 36 so far.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Simmons was set to be Ole Miss’ starter in 2025, but an early-season ankle injury derailed that, and Trinidad Chambliss took over and never relinquished the job.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
But by the time families won their cases, Schwartz had relinquished or sold his Arkansas facilities, leaving no clear assets for lawyers to pursue.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
Kentucky opened the game’s scoring, but the Longhorns responded with a 15-0 first-quarter scoring run and never relinquished the lead.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Two years later, Unwell relinquished the rights to the show, and the departure seemed not to be amicable.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets never relinquished that lead.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
The Fleet allowed a third-worst 76 goals last season and have only relinquished 36 so far.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Simmons was set to be Ole Miss’ starter in 2025, but an early-season ankle injury derailed that, and Trinidad Chambliss took over and never relinquished the job.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
But by the time families won their cases, Schwartz had relinquished or sold his Arkansas facilities, leaving no clear assets for lawyers to pursue.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
Kentucky opened the game’s scoring, but the Longhorns responded with a 15-0 first-quarter scoring run and never relinquished the lead.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relinquished
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Since when in 250 years has America surrendered democracy to one person, putting aside the law and the Constitution?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Chase Dollander surrendered one run on four hits in 4 1/3 innings for Colorado after Jimmy Herget opened with a 1-2-3 first.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The top Foreign Office civil servant, Olly Robbins, took the fall for the decision and resigned late Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Among the new hires is Carmine Gurliacci, 46, who resigned as a police officer in Richmond Hill, Georgia, to join ICE in Atlanta in December, according to a resignation letter obtained by AP.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In three days time, Mary is to perform her first concert since a fall on stage that’s rendered more like a near suicide.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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This allows for more action and more monsters — splendidly rendered — and more occasions for Eleven to use her superpowers.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Accountability for public officials who have used the office for their own gain and abdicated the grave responsibilities vested in them is popular and a galvanizing political force.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Though no one was killed in the Stryker attack, some surgeries had to be postponed, implants could not be delivered to patients, and the company’s share price plummeted.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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When delivered as intended, hospice remains one of the most compassionate and effective models of care in our healthcare system.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Philip Fong | Afp | Getty Images Japan renounced war under Article 9 of its post-World War II pacifist constitution.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa is a one-time al-Qaeda commander who renounced the ideology before taking power.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ceded to censorship requests issued by the Chinese firm that prints the institution’s exhibition catalogues, according to a new report from The Guardian, who unearthed the information via FOIA requests.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Apr. 2026
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In past eras, aldermen ceded to mayors the choices for Zoning and other committee chairs.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Relinquished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relinquished. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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